Medical Laboratory Scientist

Overview

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Summary:

Since 1922, Kittson Healthcare prides itself on providing continuous service to the citizens of Kittson County and surrounding areas. Today, Kittson Healthcare is a twelve-bed acute care federally designated Critical Access Hospital and fifty-bed long term care facility which also includes a home healthcare agency, 8 bed assisted living facility and an ambulance service. There is a medical clinic located in the complex as well as a satellite medical clinic in Karlstad, Minnesota.

We strive to treat every patient or resident that walks through our doors with highly personalized care. Our patients are not just numbers. They are family, neighbors, teachers, and community members.

Department: Laboratory

Supervised By: Lab Manager

Supervises: None

Status: Non-Exempt

Pay Range: $29.00 - $39.00

Job Summary: The MLS/MT plays a crucial role in diagnosing and performing tests using highly specialized skills and complex instruments. MLS/MT provides information that is vital for a health care team to be able to diagnose, treat and manage patients’ illnesses. As the MLS/MT the responsible to provide quality and timely pathology test and maintain quality control and preventative maintenance records.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Proficiently be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must be able to work independently and be able to work effectively as a team member.
• Comprehensive knowledge of disease processes and laboratory diagnostic techniques.
• Proficient in laboratory information systems.
• Strong trouble shooting skills to identify and resolve issues with tests or equipment.
• Ability to produce/track accurate laboratory records and data.
• Commitment to quality control analysis.
• Ability to manage time effectively and handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to adapt to new methods, technologies, and changes within laboratory environment.
• Ability to analyze and interpret test results accurately.
• High level of precision to ensure accurate and reliable test results.
• Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity for handling equipment/instruments.
• Knowledge of biology, chemistry, and mathematics.
• Passion for customer service.

• Bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory science or related field.
• 1-year general lab experience (nice to have).
• Current Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or Medical Technologist (MT) licensure with ASCP or AMT or be willing to obtain.
• Must pass MN background check and fingerprinting.
• Complete TB test within the first 3 weeks of employment.

• Hallock, MN
• Full-time
• Shift 7:00am – 5:00pm.
• Rotating call; nights, weekends and holidays.
• Nursing Home/Long-term care, clinic, Hospital setting.

• Medical - Select plans are HSA eligible with employer contribution.
• Dental - Single plan is 100% employer paid.
• Vision - Single plan is 100% employer paid.
• Basic Life and AD&D - 100% employer paid policy with optional employee paid voluntary life AD&D.
• PTO/Extended Time Off.
• 403b plan – Up to a 3% employer match.
• Educational Scholarships.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Shift differential pay.